The Christmas Song (chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
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G Em Bm7 C D C G
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
Em C C Bm7 C G
Jack Frost nipping at your nose,
Bm7 Em D
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir,
Bm7 C D
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
G Em Bm7 C D C G
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe,
Em C C Bm7 C G
Help to make the season bright.
Bm7 Em D
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow,
C Bm7 G
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
F G
They know that Santa's on his way;
F F G
He's loading lots of toys and many goodies on his sleigh.
Bm7 C G
And every mother's child is gunna to spy,
A D
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
G Em Bm7 C D C G
And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
Em C C Bm7 C G
To kids from one to ninety-two,
Bm7 Em D
Although its been said many times, many ways,
C D G
Merry Christmas to you
Guitar Solo
G Em Bm7 C D C G
And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
Em C C Bm7 C G
To kids from one to ninety-two,
Bm7 Em D
Although its been said many times, many ways,
G
Merry Christmas
Bm7
Merry Christmas
C A C
Merry Christmas
G
Merry Christmas to you
How to play The Christmas Song (chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.